October 17, 2006 Organization

Montréal – The 2005-2006 Annual Report of the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) was tabled today in the Québec National Assembly.

In addition to audited financial statements for the period from April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006, the Annual Report outlines the AMF’s principal actions on the basis of the issues and orientations set out in its Strategic Plan. Moreover, pursuant to section 58 of the the AMF’s constituting Act, it includes the activity report of the Conseil consultatif de régie administrative (Advisory Board).

As the regulatory and oversight body for Québec’s financial sector, the AMF has established its organizational structure, consolidated its teams, defined its Strategic Plan for 2005-2008 and undertaken major projects. “I am quite proud of the AMF’s achievements to date. With the end of its second year of operation, the AMF has now attained its momentum,” noted AMF President and CEO Jean St-Gelais. “We have the tools required for carrying out our mission, and we have a team that is dedicated to serving the interests of Quebeckers and the financial markets to the best of its abilities,” added Mr. St-Gelais.

The 2005-2006 AMF Annual Report is available on the AMF website.

The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) is the regulatory and oversight body for Québec's financial sector.

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